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Describe how ATP is generated in the light-dependent reaction of photosynthesis.

Light energy excites electrons in chlorophyll to a higher energy level. The electrons pass down the electron transfer chain, reducing carriers as they go and releasing energy. The energy lost is used to g...

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Describe the nature of the genetic code

Genes are regions of DNA that code for proteins. They are transcribed into mRNA and translated into proteins at the ribosome. Genes are formed of nucleotides, or the bases that are found in DNA (Adenine, ...

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Most cases of scarlet fever occur in children. Adults have usually developed immunity to a toxin that the Streptococcus bacteria produce during infection. Explain how an adult develops immunity.

The adult was exposed to the toxin when they were a child, this developed an immune response. This immune response stimulated B lymphocytes to proliferate, these then made memory B lymphocytes. The memory...

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Explain how the structure of an enzyme allows for it to act as a biological catalyst

An enzyme's tertiary structure allows it to have an active site which is complementary and specific to one type of substrate to which it can bind with, forming an enzyme- substrate complex. It then lowers...

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What is Darwin’s theory of Evolution by Natural Selection? What is the evidence?

It describes the differential survival and reproduction of different organisms with varying phenotypes. These differences are at least partially heritable, thus over time, gradual changes accumulate in a ...

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